Halle Berry is an American actress, producer, and former fashion model who has won numerous awards for her work in film. She is best known for her Academy Award-winning performance in the 2001 romantic drama Monster's Ball, becoming the first African American woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress. Her other notable films include X-Men, Die Another Day, and Catwoman. She is also the recipient of a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy Award, and two NAACP Image Awards.